Motors For Hazrdous Area PDF

Rotating Electrical Machines
Electric motors for

hazardous locations
Technical section
2203E
2203E Issue 1 Electric motors for hazardous locations
Electric motors for hazardous locations
Brook Crompton The motors are operating in hostile Benefits include:

Brook Crompton is a leading manufacturer environments throughout the world, on • higher efficiency – lower running costs
of electric motors for the global industrial offshore oil and gas rigs and production • low noise levels
market, with motor solutions which benefit platforms, onshore terminals, oil refineries, • ‘Eurovoltage’ – 400 volts ± 10% 50Hz
a wide range of customers. chemical works, coal mines and petrol stations, • dual frequency – 50Hz and 60Hz details on
safely and efficiently delivering power with stock motors
Our products are used in almost every minimal attention over long periods. • high power factors
industrial activity including water treatment, • high torque with smooth acceleration and
Oil refineries in Abu Dhabi, chemicals and
building services, chemical/petrochemicals, low current
aromatics plants in Malaysia and the world’s
general processing and manufacturing • ease of maintenance
largest grain terminal in China are just a few of
where they drive fans, pumps, compressors • IP55 protection
the recent projects in which we have been
and conveyors, amongst other things. • IEC, NEMA and Japanese standards
involved with the major energy companies,
• Multi-Mount versatility
main specifiers and contractors – testimony
Brook Crompton incorporates many well • simple foot to flange conversion
enough to the expertise and reputation of the
known names including Brook Motors, • up to sixteen cable entry positions
motors we manufacture and to the people
Crompton Parkinson, Electrodrives, • large easy access diagonally split terminal
who make it all work.
Newman, Bull Electric and Hawker Siddeley box
Electric Motors. • clean modern lines
Quality assurance
• full two year guarantee
Stringent quality procedures are observed
We have extensive stocks of motors around
from first design to finished product in
the world, backed-up by a network of Efficiency
accordance with the ISO9001 documented
distributors, ensuring excellent local Brook Crompton are an approved
quality systems.
support wherever needed. manufacturer of ac electric motors within the
UK Government’s Enhanced Capital
All of our factories have been assessed to
We have over 90 years’ technical and design Allowance scheme (ECA). A wide range of
meet these requirements, a further
experience in this most specialised market and single and multi-speed motors are included
assurance that only the highest possible
are able to ensure the correct selection of on the UK Energy Technology List. Please
standards of quality are accepted.
motors for any application, taking into full check the ECA scheme website:
account the two most important factors to be www.eca.gov.uk at time of purchase for
The W range
considered – safety and economy. current listing.
This catalogue includes the ‘W’ range of
All motors are of the highest quality, built to the motors, the result of a major development
latest national and International standards and programme which involved a fundamental
certified by the relevant national authorities for redesign. The principal design objective was
use in almost every country. low lifetime cost. This is achieved by high
efficiency for reduced energy consumption,
ease of installation and low maintenance
requirements.
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Special projects division
The special projects division provides a fully Oil & Gas

comprehensive service at all stages of Contractor Plant/location Client
turnkey development. Our experience in JGC Hawaya Natural Gas - Saudi Arabia Aramco
Kvaerner Oil & Gas Captain Field Development - North Sea Texaco
special engineering projects extends LG/Lurgi Consortium NODCO Expansion Project - Qatar NODCO
throughout the world and embraces natural Snamprogetti Ruwais Refinery Expansion - Abu Dhabi ADNOC
resource exploration, refining, power Snamprogetti ASAB Gas Development - Abu Dhabi ADNOC
SNC Lavalin Volgograd Refinery Modification - Russia Lukoil
generation, raw material manufacture, food Kvaerner Oil & Gas Abbot Field - North Sea Amerada Hess
processing and transport engineering. Terra Nova Alliance FPSO - Offshore Canada Petro-Canada
Chiyoda/Foster Wheeler LNG Project - Oman Oman LNG
JGC/Kellogg JV LNG Plant - Qatar Ras Laffan LNG Co
Our team of project co-ordinators have in- Brown & Root ETAP Project - North Sea BP
depth knowledge and experience of Daelim Engineering Compressor Station - Iran National Iranian Gas
handling this type of work. Informed and Brown & Root Alba Field - North Sea Chevron
AMEC Curlew Field - North Sea Shell
technical advice is available from initial AMEC Britannia Field - North Sea Conoco
exploratory enquiries and carefully followed Engineers India Bombay High Platform - India ONGC
through to completion of contract. Liaison Brown & Root Liverpool Bay Development - Irish Sea BHP Petroleum
Brown & Root/Aker Engineering Ula Field - Norwegian North Sea Phillips
with main and sub-contracting companies, R M Parsons Statoil
Kalundborg Condensate - Denmark
investigating special technical and AMEC Bonga Field - Nigeria Shell Nigeria
commercial requirements, submission of Technip Italy Haradh Gas - Saudi Arabia Saudi Aramco
AMEC Berri Gas - Saudi Arabia Saudi Aramco
proposals and, of course, competitive
Snamprogetti Bhit Field - Pakistan Lasmo Oil
estimates are all part of the very special Bechtel/Snamprogetti Karachaganak - Kazakhstan BG/Agip/Lukoil
service we offer. Parsons/Fluor Daniel Tengiz - Kazakhstan Tengizchevroil
Our reputation has been built on the Chemicals and petrochemicals

Toyo Engineering Kerteh - Malaysia Aromatics Malaysia
experience and customer satisfaction gained
Toyo Engineering Kerteh - Malaysia Vinyl Chloride (Malaysia)
through involvement with a number of most Snamprogetti Fertiliser Plant - Venezuela Pequiven-Koch
impressive international and UK-based Foster Wheeler PTA Plant - Pakistan DuPont
projects. This includes many different plant Bechtel PTA Plant - Saudi Arabia Arabian Industrial Fibres
Snamprogetti Alpha-Alcohols Plant - China Jilin Chemical Ind
applications for some of the world’s leading JGC Sriracha Base Oil - Thailand Thai Lube Base Co
industrial companies. Recent examples of Kvaerner PTA Plant - Indonesia Petrokema
our success in this field are listed opposite: Jacobs Engineering Pharmaceuticals - Ireland Wyeth-Ayerst
Jacobs Lend Lease Pharmaceuticals - Singapore Pfizer/Parke Davis
ABB Lummus Global Moerdijk - Netherlands Shell Chemie BV
Kvaerner Engineering Seal Sands - UK Ineos Acrylics
ABB Lummus Global Seraya - Singapore Seraya Chemicals
Kvaerner Process Swords Laboratories - Ireland Bristol Myers Squibb
Foster Wheeler Pharmaceuticals - Singapore Schering Plough
Jacobs Engineering Avon - Bristol Astra Zeneca
General
ASC Materials Handling Grain Terminal - China Dalian Xizui Grain Terminal
Yarrow Shipbuilders Offshore Patrol Vessels - UK Royal Brunei Navy
Meyer Werft Aurora Cruise Liner - Germany P & O Cruise Liners
Kilborn - ENKA Gold Mine - Kyrgystan Kumtor Gold
Bi-water Mafraq Water Treatment - UAE Government
Drake & Skull Jubilee Line - UK London Underground
Metro de Caracas (In house) Caracas Metro - Venezuela C A Metro de Caracas
Fluor Daniel Paper Mill - UK Bridgewater Paper
Fives-Cail Babcock Cement Plant - Qatar QNCC
Davy McKee Kwang Yang Steel Works - Korea Pohang Iron & Steel
Andritz AG Sludge Drying Plant - Scotland Scottish Water
MHI Nagasaki Shipyard - Japan P & O Cruise Liners
Ford (In house) Puma & Lynx Engine Plants - UK Ford Motor Co
GE Supplies Engine Plants - UK & Germany General Motors
Power
GEC Alstom PP Ling Ao Power Station - China Ling Ao Nuclear Power
Alstom Power Plants Power Station - Taiwan Ho-Ping Power
GEC Alstom PP Sual Power Station - Philippines Pangasinan Electrical Co
IHI Seraya Power Station - Singapore Public Utilities Board
Alstom Automation Tamnin - Mexico TEG
Mitsubishi Heavy Ind Kangol - Turkey TEK
Alstom Power Can - Turkey Turkish Electricity
Alstom Energy Manjung - Malaysia TNB Janamanjng
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ATEX Directive 94/9/EC
General Notified Bodies Documentation

A potentially explosive atmosphere is one These were previously referred to as Testing Specific installation and maintenance
which could become explosive under certain Authorities. European Notified Body provides instructions are a mandatory part of
conditions (the danger is a potential one). Brook Crompton’s ATEX approval and obtaining approval and must be supplied for
certification to the appropriate standard. This ATEX equipment.
An explosive atmosphere is one where a includes category 2 and 3 equipment even
mixture with air, under atmospheric though the latter could be self certified. CENELEC/Euronorm standards
conditions of flammable substances in the Before the existence of these standards, each
form of gas, vapour, mist or dusts exist in Standards country had its own national standards. The
such proportions that they can be ignited by Standards must be current. This may mean, EU member countries now have a common
excessive temperature, arcs or sparks (the as with dust, entirely new standards. In the standard for flameproof motors: EN 50 014
danger is a real one). case of others, eg EEx d motors, the and EN 50 018. The standard can be certified
standards have remained the same in by any of the notified bodies (certifying
Safety substance – the latest editions contain only authorities) of the member countries. These
Safety is of paramount importance in the small detail changes. motors are therefore acceptable in all EU
use of electrical equipment in flammable or countries and most other European
potentially flammable atmospheres. Correct Zones countries. Countries outside Europe which
selection of motors for hazardous Equipment categories often base their standards on British
atmospheres is therefore essential, bearing Equipment categories are another change Standards are expected to follow in due
in mind the economics of the various types which has been introduced. Equipment will course.
of motor available. now have a category number appropriate to
the Zone for which it is intended to operate Motors thus certified are prefixed EEx –
The notes which follow are taken mainly (see table on page 5). eg flameproof motors, EEx d.
from the CENELEC/EURONORM standards
EN 50 014 and EN 50 018. Reference is Zones remain the same as previously for gas
made to other standards where applicable. but in the case of dust, a new system using
Zones 20, 21 and 22, has been introduced.
ATEX
ATEX (ATmosphères EXplosible) is the
European Directive 94/9/EC. It applies to all
equipment either electrical or mechanical Certification
used in hazardous atmospheres both dust Certification by a Notified Body is only
and gas. The directive was introduced in mandatory for equipment categories 1 and
1994 and allowed a ten year period for 2. For category 3 equipment manufacturers
introduction. All equipment manufactured are allowed to issue their own certificate of
after 30 June 2003 must comply with ATEX. compliance. Our motors for category 3
however will have a type examination
The main purpose is to remove barriers to certificate issued by EECS/BASEEFA.
trade throughout the European Community.
It also lays down specific requirements for Conformity assessment
users of such equipment. A process identical with the current
certification procedure. In addition Quality
The essential elements of ATEX involve:- Assessment (or Verification module) is
Notified Bodies, Standards, Conformity carried out by a Notified Body - in our case
Assessment, Marking and Documentation. EECS/BASEEFA.
The ATEX Directive is complementary to Marking

other directives such as Machinery This is the area of greatest visible change
Directive, Low Voltage Directive and and is detailed on opposite page. Motors for
Electromagnetic Compatibility. To show gas hazards will contain the familiar marking
compliance with any of these directives, (EEx de IIC T4 for example) preceded by a
equipment is CE-marked accordingly. It is string of symbols (see opposite page).
further complemented by the ‘USE’
Directive (1999/92/EC) which sets down the
requirements for the safety and health
protection of workers potentially at risk from
explosive atmospheres.
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Hazardous atmosphere motor marking
European Directives ABBV Ref Nos Items covered
73/23/EEC Electrical equipment

Low Voltage Directive LVD
93/68/EEC Range 50 - 1000 volts, ac
CE M A R K I N G
89/336/EEC
Electromagnetic
EMC 92/31/EEC EN 60034-1
Compatibility
93/68/EEC
89/392/EEC
91/368/EEC Not applicable to electric motors as
Machinery Directive MD
93/44/EEC they are ‘components’
93/68/EEC
Hazardous atmosphere Equipment -
ATEX Directive ATEX 94/9/EC
mandatory after 30/6/2003
Compliant with European Directives
Equipment group Temperature class Maximum surface

EC Mark temperature
Group Application
for electrical equipment in
T1 450°C
hazardous atmospheres I Mining
T2 300°C
II Non-mining
T3 200°C
Notified body (test house), T4 135°C
identification number E - European certification T5 100°C
(0600 = EECS/BASEEFA) T6 85°C

Note: EEx d and EEx de - external temperature only,
Ex - Explosion protection EEx e and EEx nA - internal and external
temperatures
0600 II 2 G EEx de IIC T4
Note re numerals G = Gas OR D = Dust Flameproof symbol Typical gas
Numerals Arabic Roman A Propane

Categories 1, 2, 3 - d - Flameproof to EN 50018 B Ethylene
e - Increased safety to EN 50019 C Hydrogen
Zones 0, 1, 2 -
nA - Non-sparking EN 50021 NB EEx e and EEx nA are suitable for all
Equipment gases subject to temperature and other
- I, II de - Flameproof with increased
Groups operating conditions, this symbol is
safety terminals EN 50018 & 19 therefore omitted
Dust - EN 50281-1-1
Equipment category
Gas symbol G Dust symbol D Zone Criteria Presence of Gas or Dust
Category 1 Zone 0 Category 1 Zone 20 Continuously or very long period

Category 2 Zone 1 Category 2 Zone 21 Present in normal operation
Category 3 Zone 2 Category 3 Zone 22 Unlikely but if present, then only for a short time
Note: Category 1, Zone 0 and Zone 20 are not applicable to electric motors
Dust are marked differently, eg:

0600 II 2 D T125°C
T125°C = certified external surface temperature 5
Standards, directives and approval authorities
European Directives
Four European directives apply in varying degrees to AC induction motors. Brook Crompton comply in the following manner:-
Compliance with European directives applying to AC induction motors
Directives Low voltage Machinery Electromagnetic compatibility ATEX

(LV) (MD) (EMC)
Reference numbers 73/23/EEC 89/392/EEC 89/336/EEC 94/9/EC
93/68/EEC 91/368/EEC 92/31/EEC
93/44/EEC 93/68/EEC
93/68/EEC
Motor CE marked Yes No No YES
Standards EN 60034 Not applicable EN 60034-1 EN 50014
EN 50018
EN 50019
EN 50021
EN 50281
Documentation for customers’ technical file Declaration of conformity Certificate of incorporation Statement(1) Declaration of conformity
Safety instructions with every motor Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comment Relevant electrical Statement(2) Component Hazardous atmosphere
equipment operating equipment - mandatory
between after 30/6/2003
50 to 1000 volts AC
(1)
Motors operating from a correctly applied, sinusoidal (AC) supply meet the requirements of the EMC directive and are within the limits specified in standard
EN 60034-1
(2)
When installed in accordance with our customer safety and installation and maintenance instructions, they can be put into service only when the machinery into
which they are being incorporated, has been declared to be in conformity with the machinery directive in accordance with Article 4(2) and Annex IIB of that Directive
(98/37/EEC)
Standards
Hazardous atmosphere motors are manufactured to the standards of the countries listed below.
Standards
National standard
Range UK European International North American
Standard BS BS VDE DIN NF IEC NEMA*
Outputs BS 5000 part 10, MG1 part 10

BS 5000 part 10 – DIN 42673, DIN 42677 NF C51-110 –
appendix A
Performance BS 4999 Part 101 BS 4999 part 101 VDE 0530 part 1 – NF C51-111 IEC 60034-1 MG1 part 12
Dimensions BS 4999 part 141 as DIN and NF – DIN 42673, DIN 42677 NF C51-105, NF C51-120 IEC 60072-1 MG1 part 4
Mounting EN 60034-7 EN 60034-7 – DIN 42950 NF C51-117 IEC 60034-7 MG1 part 4
Degrees of IP protection EN 60034-5 EN 60034-5 – DIN 40050 NF C51-115 IEC 60034-5 MG1-1.26B
EEx d EN 50014 EN 50014 IEC 60079-0

VDE 0171 – – –
Flameproof EN 50018 EN 50018 IEC 60079-1
EEx de EN 50014 EN 50014 IEC 60079-0

Flameproof with EN 50018 EN 50018 VDE 0171 – – IEC 60079-1 –
increased safety terminals EN 50019 EN 50019 IEC 60079-7
EEx e EN 50014 EN 50014 IEC 60079-0

– – – –
Increased safety EN 50019 EN 50019 IEC 60079-7
EEx nA EN 50014 EN 50014

– – – IEC 60079-15 –
Non-sparking EN 50021 EN 50021
EN 50281 - 1-1 EN 50281 - 1-1

– – – – –
Dust hazard EN 50281 - 1-2 EN 50281 - 1-2
standard motor complies optional
Motors complying with IEC 60034-1 also comply with many of the national standards of other European countries, eg CEI 203 (Italy), NBN7 (Belgium), NEN 3173 (Netherlands),
6 SEN 2601 01 (Sweden) *Motors to NEMA standards have CSA approval and generally comply with Canadian (EEMAC) standards.
IEC standard 60079 Mines Canadian

This gives practical help in the selection, For mines susceptible to firedamp, flameproof CSA – Canadian Standards Association.
installation and maintenance of electrical motors enclosure Group I designated and Motors with CSA approval to imperial or
apparatus for use in potentially explosive marked MEx are used (formerly FLP). metric dimensions are available. These are
atmospheres. It deals with the installation certified for Class 1 Division 1 or Class 1
and maintenance requirements appropriate Australian Division II.
to one of the types of protection that may NSW – New South Wales Mines Approval is NB CSA motors are often acceptable in the
be used to achieve electrical safety or with held and motors to AS 2380.2–1991, and USA. EMR – Energy, Mines and Resources
basic requirements and considerations that certificate Ex 230 for non-mining Canada – certified motors are available.
are fundamental to the use of electrical applications.
apparatus in potentially explosive German
atmospheres. The parts which concern South African PTB – Physikalisch-Technische Bundes-anstalt
electric motors are: Certified motors for both industry and mines certify a full range of flameproof (pressure-
EN 60079 – 14 – Types d and e. can be supplied. tight) motors to German Standard VDE
0171/2-61 can be supplied.
The classification of hazardous areas is S. Commission
detailed in EN 60079. Motors for S Commission (former Russian
Dust hazards are detailed in EN 50281-1-1 Yugoslavian territories). We can supply Motors certified by Glavgosenergonadzor
EN 50281-1-2 EEx de motors with increased safety (State Power Inspectorate Body) for general
terminals fitted with sealing chamber as surface use can be supplied.
Approval Authorities required by the S Commission.
European Marine
EECS/BASEEFA and MECS North American standards The Brook Crompton Ex range of certified
Approvals are through the Electrical Hazardous location electrical equipment is motors can be supplied to the requirements
Equipment Certification Service (EECS) of the dealt with in: of most major Marine specifications. Table 3
Health and Safety Laboratory based at USA: by the National Electrical Code – lists the main requirements.
Buxton, England or other notified bodies. NEC articles 500 to 516.
This service covers approvals by Canada: by the Canadian Electrical Code – VIK
EECS/BASEEFA, the Electrical Equipment C22.1 – Part 1 – Section 18. Motors built to VIK (Verband der Industriellen
Certification Service/British Approvals Energie- und Kraftwirtschaft e.V.) comply with
Service for Electrical Equipment in the requirements of this specification.
Flammable Atmospheres which is a notified
body for all types of motors for use in
hazardous atmospheres in surface industries.
MECS, is the Mining Equipment Certification
Service for motors in mines. Marine motor specifications
Classifying Service Ambient Permissible Key special requirements

Both BASEEFA and MECS issue certificates authority temp °C temp rise K Normalised Witnessed tests for
≤Class B ≤Class F shaft steel essential service
stating that equipment meets the
requirements laid down in EURONORM Lloyds register of Restricted 40 75 90
≥75kW ≥100kW
shipping (LRS) Unrestricted 45 70 90
Standards, these supersede the formerly
Det Norske Vertitas Restricted 35* 80 100 ≥65mm
recognised ‘Buxton’ certificate. ≥100kW
(DNV) Unrestricted 45 70 90 shaft dia
Germanischer Lloyd Restricted 40 80 100
≥75kW ≥100kW
(GL) Unrestricted 45 75 95
American bureau Essential 50 70 95 –
≥100kW
of shipping (ABS) Non-Essential 40 80 105
Korean register Essential
50 70 90 All motors All motors(1)
of shipping (KRS) Non-ssential
Chinese Classification Essential
50 70 90 ** **
societies (CCS) Non-essential
Bureau vertitas Essential 50 70 90
≥100kW
(BV) 40 80 100 ≥100kW
Auxiliaries essential
45 75 95
Registro Italiano Essential 50 70 90
All motors ≥100kW
Navale (RINA) Non-Essential 40 80 100
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai Essential All motors for
45 75† 95† –
(NKK) Non-essential essential service
* Refrigerated holds only; † 5°K allowed on non ventilated, totally enclosed motors
** Refer to Brook Crompton
(1) Discretion of local surveyor
Other classifications available on request. Please contact Brook Crompton for details 7
Protection concepts
Licence and mark Documentation EC Type examination Certificate – EEx e

This document is issued by the Notified Licence – EEx d, EEx e EEx nA and dust and Dust Category 2
Body (Certifying Authority), allowing the use Issued by the certifying authority for Similar to certificate of conformity, but
of the Authority’s distinctive mark. The a period of three years allowing use of the giving details of the construction of the
licence is only issued after surveillance has EECS/BASEEFA Ex mark. motor and the various parts.
been completed at the place of
manufacture.
The licence is issued for a period of three

years and on-going surveillance and
random checks can be carried out by the
Notified Body.
The marks include:
Ex – Group II
Equipment for surface industry
Ex issued for BASEEFA by EECS
Ex – Community Mark
This is issued in conjunction
with the above to indicate that
motors comply with the
CENELEC/EURONORM
standard
Ex
Ex PTB for surface industry Certificate of Conformity – EEx d Type examination Certificate – EEx nA
These motors comply with the relevant and Dust Category 3
MEx (Previously FLP) CENELEC/EURONORM standard. These motors comply with the ATEX
Group I equipment for mines Directive.
MEx
issued for MECS by EECS
CSA
Canadian Standards
Association
A
A Trade Agents
0600 II 2 G
Typical ATEX marking
Prime certificates
Result from new submissions made for
certification.
Supplementary certificates
Result from submissions for variations of
certified equipment.
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Impact test The classification of the maximum motor Category 1- Zone 0 in which an explosive gas-
As part of the certification procedures for all surface temperature is detailed in the table air mixture is continuously present or present
Hazardous Atmosphere Motors, tests are below. Motors to EN 50014, EN 50018, for long periods.
carried out to ensure that motors will EN 50019 and EN 50021, have a temperature NB No motors may be used in Zone 0.
withstand a specified impact. The test 10°C lower than T1 and T2, and 5°C lower
involves dropping a test mass with a than T3 and lower temperature classes. Category 2 - Zone 1 in which an explosive gas-
hemispherical head of 25mm diameter, and air mixture is likely to occur in normal
Temperature classification
a mass of 1kg, a distance of 0.7 metres onto operation.
Temperature class Maximum surface
all parts of motors. Particular areas for
temperature (°C)
attention are fan covers, terminal boxes and Cateogory 3 - Zone 2 in which an explosive
T1 450 gas-air mixture is not likely to occur in normal
cable entries. Minimum clearance of fans
T2 300 operation and if it occurs it will exist only for a
and covers must be maintained after the
T3 200 short time.
test and terminal boxes must maintain the
T4 135
IP55 enclosure.
T5 100 Category 1 - Zone 20 in which a combustible
T6 85 dust-air mixture is continuously present or
Flashpoint vs ignition
temperature present for long periods.
Auto Ignition Temperature is the Ambient temperature NB No motors may be used in Zone 20
temperature at which a gas, vapour or mist The reference ambient temperature to be
will ignite without the presence of a spark or taken into consideration in the design of Category 2 - Zone 21 in which a combustible
flame. The temperature at which ignition these motors is 40°C. Standard certification dust-air mixture is likely to be present during
occurs due to a spark or flame is known as covers ambient temperatures down to minus normal operation.
the Flashpoint – see examples below. 20°C.
Category 3 - Zone 22 in which a combustible
Flashpoint vs ignition temperature Motors can be offered suitable for ambient dust-air mixture is not likely to occur in normal
Gas/vapour/liquid Flashpoint Auto ignition temperatures of between -55°C and +80°C. In operation, but if present them only for a short
temperature such cases the temperature is indicated on period of time.
Acetal -20°C 230°C the certification plate attached to the motor.
Acetadol 66°C 245°C By implication, an area that is not classified
Acetone -18°C 535°C Very low ambient for EEx d Zone 0, 1, 2, 20, 21 or 22 is deemed to be a
Benzyl Alcohol 100°C 435°C EEx d motors have been tested at very low non-hazardous or safe area.
Benzene -17°C 560°C ambient temperatures by EECS/BASEEFA.
Petrol -45°C 220°C They are available as follows: Hydrogen
Paraffin 38°C 210°C EEx e motors are suitable for use in
Enclosed group Ambient temperature Zone 1 hydrogen atmospheres subject to the
Motor selection must therefore ensure that IIA/IIB -55°C usual conditions appertaining to EEx nA
the maximum surface temperature class IIC -20°C motors – S1 duty, T1, T2 or T3 surface
must not exceed the Auto Ignition temperatures, no prolonged run-up time
Temperature of the explosive mixture. involved and control gear to disconnect within
Groups the t E time.
Temperature considerations Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive
The minimum temperature at which a gas, atmospheres is divided into: EEx nA motors are suitable for use in Zone 2
vapour or mist ignites spontaneously, at Group I: Mines. hydrogen atmospheres subject to conditions
atmospheric pressure, is known as the Auto Group II: All potentially explosive appertaining to the use of EEx nA motors, ie as
Ignition Temperature. To avoid the risk of atmospheres other than mines. for EEx e, but special control gear is not
explosion, the temperature of any part or mandatory.
surface of the motor exposed to the Categories and zones
surrounding atmosphere must always remain The degree of danger varies from extreme to EEx de, IIC W range motors and flameproof
below the Auto Ignition Temperature of the rare. Hazardous areas are classified into three (pressure-tight) PTB certified (Ex)d 3n G4
mixture. Categories and six Zones as follows: motors are suitable for use in Zone 1 hydrogen
atmospheres. These have EEx e increased
safety terminals with weatherproof IP55
terminal boxes.
NB the terminal box is not flameproof.
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Protection concepts
Sub-division and enclosure group or requirements for ac motors and should not A gap/flamepath, however, will always exist
apparatus group: flameproof motors be confused with enclosure or apparatus between the shaft and the motor interior.
For hazardous atmospheres in surface groups. These motors therefore are marked Safety is therefore achieved in a flameproof
industry (ie not in coal mines), apparatus WITHOUT a suffix letter after the group motor by ensuring that all the gaps/
Group II equipment is used. In the case of symbol II, to indicate that they are suitable for flamepaths in the motor can never exceed
flameproof motors -EEx d and EEx de, which all gases within the mandatory dimensions and that the motor is
are designed to contain a gas explosion T class, as follows:- physically capable of withstanding an internal
within the motor, it is necessary to take EEx nA II T3 or explosion without transmitting this to the
account of the different explosive forces and EEx e II T3 external atmosphere.
flames which various gases produce.
Explosion tests Type of protection for Zone 1 areas:
Using the maximum experimental safe gap, Flameproof motors are submitted to the e increased safety
the standards-making bodies specify safe testing authority who carry out proving tests The method of protection by which additional
working dimensions for particular gases in an explosion chamber. During these tests, measures are applied to electrical equipment
which are sub-divided and grouped into A, B motors are filled with a gas/air mixture and so as to give increased security against the
or C. These sub-divisions are in ascending placed inside a chamber containing a similar possibility of excessive temperatures and
order of increasing explosive force/energy gas/air mixture. The gas inside the motor is of the occurrence of sparks and arcs during the
levels. This means that motors eg Group IIB ignited by means of an electrical spark. A service life of the apparatus. It applies only to
are suitable for IIA also. In North American number of tests are conducted and only equipment no parts of which produce sparks
standards, the groups are reversed compared when the authority can witness that a or arcs or exceed the limiting temperature in
to European standards and this is detailed on secondary explosion on the outside of the normal service.
page 16. motor will not occur, does the motor pass the
explosion test. These motors are not flameproof and not built to
The table shown on page 12, details gases withstand an internal explosion. They are
and chemical compounds together with Type of protection for Zone 1 areas: designed to ensure safety by means of a number
temperature classification and ignition d flameproof of special features to ensure freedom from arcs,
temperature. This table shows the A type of protection in which the parts which sparks or dangerous surface temperatures under
appropriate sub-division, apparatus or can ignite an explosive atmosphere are all conditions of operation. They resemble
enclosure group for flameproof motors. placed in an enclosure which can withstand standard motors in appearance, but have special
the pressure developed during an internal increased safety terminals within an IP55 terminal
Certification plate group markings - explosion of an explosive mixture and which box. The main features of the Increased Safety
flameproof motors prevents the transmission of the explosion to motors are:
Flameproof motors are marked WITH a suffix the explosive atmosphere surrounding the
letter after the group symbol II to indicate the enclosure. 1 special attention to air gap concentricity
sub-group:- and clearance of all rotating parts
EEx d IIB T4 or Flameproof theory 2 components subject to impact tests
EEx de IIB T4. A gap between metal surfaces or flame-path 3 temperature rise 10°C lower than the
(T4 relating to the T class) need not be totally closed to stop the permitted maximum for that class of
passage of a flame. The smallest gap or insulation
Non-flameproof motors flame-path necessary to prevent the passage 4 maximum internal or external surface
EEx e, and EEx nA motors are totally of a flame varies according to the gas or temperature T1, T2 or T3
enclosed (TEFV or TENV) type - NOT vapour involved. Gases and vapours are sub- 5 compliance with t E characteristic
flameproof and NOT designed with divided according to experimental data which 6 special terminal board to accommodate
flamepaths. The enclosure or apparatus has been established to determine the specified creepage and clearances, with
groups A, B and C therefore have no maximum experimental safe gap (MESG). In non twist terminations and vibration
relevance to these motors - only to the case of metal to metal joints in a proof cable fixing
flameproof EEx d and EEx de types. flameproof motor, eg endshield to frame, 7 terminal box with IP55 enclosure
In the case of EEx nA motors complying with these will consist of a long metal spigot fitting
the requirements of EN 50021 -Electrical into a long recess which will normally be
apparatus with type of protection “n”, the clamped tight by the fixing bolts.
suffix letter A indicates non-sparking
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The maximum surface temperature T, applies Control gear must be provided to 1 special attention to air gap concentricity
to all surfaces of the motor, both internal and disconnect the motor from the supply and clearance of all rotating parts
external. Under locked rotor conditions, the within this time t E. These motors are 2 components subject to impact test
rotor temperature in certain designs increases EECS/BASEEFA certified and suitable for 3 maximum internal or external surface
faster than that of the stator windings. In either use in Zone 1 areas and have temperature T3
event, this is catered for in conjunction with a maximum temperature of T1, T2 or T3. 4 type examination approved
compliance with the t E time. They are intended for S1 duty, ie continuous
running, and are unsuitable for those It will be seen that many of the above
tE time involving frequent starts/stops or long run- features are similar to Type e except that
This is defined as the time taken for ac up times. standard outputs are obtained from the
windings when carrying the starting current I A motors, ie no derating is involved. Because
to be heated up from temperature reached Type of protection for Zone 2 areas: nA these motors are used in Zone 2 locations,
in rated service and at maximum ambient non-sparking internal and external surfaces are limited to
temperature to the limiting temperature. A type of protection applied to electrical T3 at all times except during the starting
apparatus such that, in normal operation, it period.
In the graph below, OA represents the is not capable of igniting a surrounding
maximum ambient temperature and OB is explosive atmosphere and a fault capable of Special conditions of operation
that reached in normal working. If a fault causing ignition is not likely to occur. EEx e and EEx nA motors do not produce
should occur and the rotor becomes locked, arcs or sparks but have limited (internal and
then the conditions shown in part 2 of the These motors are for use in Zone 2 external) surface temperatures. It is this
graph will apply. The motor temperature will hazardous locations. The EEx nA motors are surface temperature which determines the
increase very rapidly to OC which is just very similar in construction to the standard gas atmosphere in which they can operate
less than the T classification for the motor. TEFV machine. The main points of together with limitation to S1 duty only, and
The motor will reach point OC in time t E. difference are: in the case of EEx e motors, no prolonged
acceleration period, together with control
gear to disconnect the motor within the tE
time. These motors can be used in the
C O = temperature °C
A = maximum ambient appropriate zones with any gases subject to
temperature these restrictions.
2 B = temperature in
rated service
C = limiting temperature
t = time
B = temperature
1 1 = temperature rise in
rated service
A 2 = temperature rise
during stalled motor
O test
tE
t
Comparison of types d, e and nA methods of protection
Zone 1 or 2 1 or 2 2 only
Type of protection d e nA
design Flameproof Increased safety Non-sparking
Object of construction To contain any explosion and ensure To ensure that arcs and/or sparks cannot To ensure that arcs and/or sparks cannot
it is not transmitted occur in normal service occur in normal service
Temperature limitations External surface at all times Internal and external surfaces at all times Internal and external surfaces at all times
except during the starting period
tE Time Not applicable Arrangements must be made to ensure Not applicable
motor is disconnected within the tE time
Method of construction Ferrous metal frame with long Similar to standard motor with close Similar to standard motor with close
flamepaths on all mating surfaces attention to clearances of all rotating parts attention to clearances of all rotating parts
Frame/speed/output relationship Standard Reduced Standard
Terminal box Flameproof* Increased safety terminals within an IP55 Terminal board material ensures anti-
Enclosure is IP55 enclosure tracking giving a minimum CTI† of 175
Enclosure is IP55
* NB motors described as EEx de and PTB certified (Ex)d 3n motors have increased safety terminals written on IP55 box (not a flameproof box).
†
Comparative tracking index
Provided the temperature classification is correct a motor for use in Zone 1 areas can be utilised in Zone 2 or safe areas.
A Zone 2 motor may also be used in safe areas. 11
Properties of some gases, vapours and liquids*

Compound Ignition T class Apparatus Compound Ignition T class Apparatus
temp (°C) group temp (°C) group
acetaldehyde 140 T4 IIA ethanolamine - - IIA

acetic acid 485 T1 IIA ethoxyethanol 235 T3 IIB
acetone 535 T1 IIA ethyl acetate 460 T1 IIA
acetylacetone 340 T2 IIA ethyl acrylate - - IIB
acetyl chloride 390 T2 IIA ethylbenzene 431 T2 IIA
acetylene 305 T2 **† ethyldigol - - IIA
acrylonitrile 480 T1 IIB ethylene 425 T2 IIB
allyl chloride 485 T1 IIA ethylene oxide 440 T2 IIB
allylene - - IIB ethyl formate 440 T2 IIA
ammonia 630 T1 IIA ethyl mercaptan 295 T3 IIA
amphetamine - - IIA ethyl methyl ether 190 T4 IIB
amyl acetate 375 T2 IIA ethyl methyl ketone 505 T1 IIA
amyl methyl ketone - - IIA
aniline 617 T1 IIA formaldehyde 424 T2 IIB
formdimethylamide 440 T2 IIA
benzene 560 T1 IIA
benzaldehyde 190 T4 IIA hexane 233 T3 IIA
benzyl chloride 585 T1 IIA hexanol - - IIA
blue water gas - T1 IIC heptane 215 T3 IIA
bromobutane 265 T3 IIA hydrogen 560 T1 IIC
bromoethane 510 T1 IIA hydrogen sulphide 270 T3 IIB
butadiene 430 T2 IIB
butane 365 T2 IIA isopropylnitrate 175 T4 IIB
butanol 340 T2 IIA
butene 440 T2 IIB kerosene 210 T3 IIA
butyl acetate 370 T2 IIA
butylamine (312) (T2) IIA metaldehyde - - IIA
butyldigol 225 T3 IIA methane (firedamp) 595 T1 I
butyl methyl ketone (530) (T1) IIA methane (industrial) X - T1 IIA
butyraldehyde 230 T3 IIA methanol 455 T1 IIA
methoxyethanol 285 T3 IIB
carbon disulphide 100 T5 **† methyl acetate 475 T1 IIA
carbon monoxide 605 T1 IIB methyl acetoacetate 280 T3 IIA
chlordimethyl ether - - IIA methyl acrylate - - IIB
chlorobenzene 637 T1 IIA methylamine 430 T2 IIA
chlorobutane (460) (T1) IIA methylcyclohexane 260 T3 IIA
chloroethane 510 T1 IIA methylcyclohexanol 295 T3 IIA
chloroethanol 425 T2 IIA methyl formate 450 T1 IIA
chloroethylene 470 T1 IIA
chloromethane 625 T1 IIA naphtha 290 T3 IIA
chloropropane 520 T1 IIA naphthalene 528 T1 IIA
coal tar naphtha 272 T3 IIA nitrobenzene 480 T1 IIA
coke oven gas - - ‡ nitroethane 410 T2 IIB
cresol 555 T1 IIA nitromethane 415 T2 IIA
cyclobutane - - IIA nitropropane 420 T2 IIB
cyclohexane 259 T3 IIA nonane 205 T3 IIA
cyclohexanol 300 T2 IIA nonanol - - IIA
cyclohexanone 419 T2 IIA
cyclohexene (310) (T2) IIA octaldehyde - - IIA
cyclohexylamine 290 T3 IIA octanol - - IIA
cyclopropane 495 T1 IIB
paraformaldehyde 300 T2 IIB
decahydronaphthalene 260 T3 IIA paraldehyde 235 T3 IIA
diacetone alcohol 640 T1 IIA pentane 285 T3 IIA
diaminoethane 385 T2 IIA pentanol 300 T2 IIA
diamyl ether 170 T4 IIA petroleum - - IIA
dibutyl ether 185 T4 IIB phenol 605 T1 IIA
dichlorobenzene (640) (T1) IIA propane 470 T1 IIA
dichloroethane 440 T2 IIA propanol 405 T2 IIA
dichloroethylene (440) (T2) IIA propylamine (320) (T2) IIA
dichloropropane 555 T1 IIA propylene (455) (T1) IIA
diethylamine (310) (T2) IIA propyl methyl ketone 505 T1 IIA
diethylaminoethanol - - IIA pyridine 550 T1 IIA
diethyl ether 170 T4 IIB
diethyl oxalate - - IIA styrene 490 T1 IIA
diethyl sulphate - - IIA
dihexyl ether 185 T4 IIA tetrahydrofuran (260) (T3) IIB
di-isobutylene (305) (T2) IIA tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol 280 T3 IIB
dimethylamine (400) (T2) IIA toluene 535 T1 IIA
dimethylaniline 370 T2 IIA toluidine 480 T1 IIA
dimethyl ether - - IIB town gas (coal gas)§ - T1 IIB
dipropyl ether - - IIB triethylamine - - IIA
dioxane 379 T2 IIB trimethylamine (190) (T4) IIA
dioxolane - - IIB trimethylbenzene 470 T1 IIA
trioxane 410 T2 IIB
epoxypropane 430 T2 IIB turpentine 254 T3 IIA
ethane 515 T1 IIA
ethanol 425 T2 IIA xylene 464 T1 IIA
*
Extracted from BS5345 Part 1 (now superseded by IEC 60079-14). ** Not yet allocated to a subgroup
† For C2H2 and CS2 flameproof equipment is not specified, but intrinsically safe equipment of group IIC may be used. ‡ Apparatus group will depend on the relative proportions of the constituent gases
X Industrial methane includes methane mixed with not more than 15% by volume of hydrogen
12 § Containing not more than 57% by volume of hydrogen and not more than 16% by volume of carbon monoxide, the remainder being mixture of paraffin hydrocarbons and inert gas
Flameproof motor termination and cabling arrangements
HA/1 HA/4 HA/5
HA/6 HA/7 HA/8
HA/9 HA/10 HA/12
HA/13
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Flameproof motor termination and cabling arrangements
Frame sizes 90-180 Frame sizes 90-315
Chart Description Chart Description

reference reference
HA/11 Sealing chamber with double gland and clamp for HA/5 Gland plate with single or double threaded entry to take
armoured cable. Sealing chamber must be filled with BICC certified compression gland.
compound, ref G101, when connected to supply.
HA/11 Barrier gland for cable or Kopex stopper (barrier) cable
HA/4 Terminal box adaptor designed to suit ‘HUWOOD’ or gland ref HCM for flexible conduit. 1, 2 or 3 threaded entries
‘VICTOR’ 30-50 and 200 amp plug and socket bolted or into flush-mounted gland plate (fitted in place of terminal
restrained type. box) (Groups IIA, IIB or IIB). See page 15 for details.
HA/5 Gland plate with single or double threaded entry to take

certified compression gland. 1
Frames 132 to 180
HA/6 Gland plate with threaded entry to take certified
compression gland, up to 6 entries.
HA/7 Gland plate with three threaded entries to take certified

compression gland.
HA/81 Sealing chamber with single or double entry screwed gland

for seamless conduit or certified compression gland. NB
Other end of conduit must be terminated in accordance
with relevant code of practice. This arrangement can be
repeated at base of terminal box giving up to four entries.
HA/9 Threaded adaptor box for cable between motor terminals

and certified remote box. Certified glands to be used at
each end of cable. Remote flameproof or increased safety
terminal box fitted with duplicate certification plate or
certified box of other manufacture.
HA/10 CMP or Hawke G470/C adaptor. One or two entries direct to

adaptor plate to take certified compression gland to suit
above adaptors.
HA/11 Barrier gland for cable or Kopex stopper (barrier) cable

gland ref HCM for flexible conduit. 1, 2 or 3 threaded entries
into flush-mounted gland plate (fitted in place of terminal
box) (Groups IIA and IIB). See page 15 for details.
Conduit adaptor box for loose leads (via seamless conduit)

HA/12 to customer’s termination. Adaptor box sealed with
compound by manufacturer. NB Other end of conduit must
be terminated in accordance with relevant code of practice.
SG Iron extension piece, 150mm or 200mm long, fitted in

place of standard terminal box. The terminal box is NCB
HA/13 design and can be fitted with a special 150A or 200A plug
and socket.
HA arrangements available for flameproof motors
Flameproof motor Chart reference

standards
HA/1 HA/4 HA/5 HA/6 HA/7 HA/8 HA/9 HA/10 HA/11 HA/12 HA/13
Surface industry group II (other than mining)
EEx d ✓ NA ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ NA ✓ ✓ NA
EEx de NA NA ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ NA NA NA NA NA
(Ex)d 3n G4 NA NA ✓ ✓ ✓ NA NA NA NA NA NA
CSA NA NA ✓ ✓ ✓ NA NA NA NA NA NA
SAA (Australia) NA NA ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ NA NA NA NA NA
Yugoslavia NA NA NA NA NA ✓ NA NA NA NA NA
South Africa NA NA ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ NA NA NA NA NA
MEx group 1 (mines)
UK ✓ ✓ NA NA NA NA NA ✓ NA NA ✓
EMR Canada NA ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ NA NA NA NA ✓
South Africa NA NA ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ NA NA NA NA ✓
NSW Mining
✓ OA ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓* NA NA NA NA ✓
specification (Australia)
NA = not applicable OA = on application * = not for conduit

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Barrier gland for cable or barrier cable gland this operation to make absolutely sure that the See manufacturer’s instructions for the fitting
ref HC threaded entries into flush-mounted ferrule is held firmly to prevent rotation when of the second gland.
gland plate (fitted in place of terminal box) the flexible conduit is being screwed into it.
(Groups IIA, IIB and IIC). Termination of the cables on the outer
Tightening of nut will secure the flexible periphery of the fan ducting (or other
The required length of loose leads will extend conduit to the gland. machinery) would then normally be by
beyond the gland and the installer will pass means of an EEx e or EEx d remote terminal
these loose leads through an approved The other end of the flexible conduit is box.
flexible conduit, which he supplies. attached to a second gland for termination of
the cables in the remote terminal box outside The remote box should be purchased from a
The installer will attach one end of the flexible the fan ducting (or other machinery). supplier of ATEX approved terminal boxes.
conduit to the gland. Great care is needed in
HA/11 Barrier gland

(supplied with the motor) Motor
Loose leads
(supplied with the motor)
Gland plate
(supplied with the motor)
Termination Flexible conduit

via 2nd gland (supplied (supplied by customer)
by customer) and
remote terminal box
HA/11
NB Illustration shows
Kopex flexible conduit
arrangement. Alternative
barrier glands for
armoured or braided
cable can be used Body Compound
Sleeve Ferrule
‘O’ ring
Nut
Gland ring
The gland
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North American practice divisions
Instead of the word Zone*, the word Division Temperature classes North American groups v European standards
is used. Division 1 corresponds to European Temperature classes follow the European North Representative gas European
Zone 1 and flameproof motors for Division 1 basis, but have further sub-division as shown American enclosure
Group group
are described as Explosion Proof. in the table opposite (bottom).
Division 2 corresponds to European Zone 2 A Acetylene IIC
and TEFC (NOT EXP) motors are used. Some of the gases in North American group B Hydrogen IIC
C have temperature classes T3A, ie 180°C. C Ethylene IIB
*The word Zone is now recognised in the Care must therefore be taken in selecting D Propane/Methane IIA
NEC code and its use is permitted. motors for Division 2 to ensure that this
situation is clear to the user.
Temperature classes
Classes and groups
Maximum temperature °C T Classification
Gases, dusts and flyings are divided into Explosion Proof motors
three classes: Explosion Proof motors are certified by CSA 450 T1
to CSA Standards C.22.2 No 145 with 300 T2
Class I: Flammable gases or vapours. dimensions according to EEMAC standards. 280 T2A
The classification of gases is different to that They are fitted with thermal protectors and 260 T2B
used in European standards. The table are suitable for: 230 T2C
opposite (top) shows the comparison of Class I: Groups C and D 215 T2D
North American groups A, B, C and D with Class II: Groups E, F and G. 200 T3
European standards. 180 T3A
165 T3B
Class II: Combustible dusts. 160 T3C
These are sub-divided into E, F and G. 135 T4
120 T4A
Class III: Easily ignitable fibres and flyings. 100 T5
85 T6
Notes Certification for N. America CSA approval
Explosion proof
Class Class I Class II
motors are described †
Atmosphere Gas & Vapour Dust
on rating plate as
TEXP instead of TEFC
Division Division 1 Division 2 Division 1 Division 2
Class I (Fibres) We
have no certification Groups Groups Groups Groups Groups Groups Groups
C & D* A & B, C & D C&D EF&G E&F G
for Division 1 or
Division 2 Point out T3 temperature class (200°C)§
Construction Explosion proof Standard TEFC Standard TEFC Explosion proof Explosion proof Standard TEFC
(similar to British (N.B. not type nA) (N.B. not type nA) (similar to British (similar to British with thermistors
* Class 1, Division 1.
flameproof) Without heaters With heaters flameproof) flameproof) (N.B. not type nA)
We have no
certification for Thermostats fitted to Thermostats fitted to Thermostats fitted to
E143 to E286 E143 to E286 E143 to E286
groups A & B
Certification
** These Class I and Non hazardous Non hazardous Non hazardous
UK Manufacture
Class II motors are 143-286 LR 17512 LR 10159 LR 10159 LR 17512 LR 17512 LR 10159
identically constructed
324-587 - 02-1001096 02-1001096 - - 02-1001096
†
IF heaters are Canadian
required only groups Manufacture
C & D can be supplied 143-286 LR 69304 LR 69305 LR 69305 LR 69304 LR 69304 LR 69305
Rating plate Approved AC CSA monogram Div 2 Class I Approved AC Approved AC “Thermistors to be
§
Because certain Marking Motor for Hazardous but no Hazardous and either Motor for Hazardous Motor for Hazardous connected to
Locations Location Marking Group C, or Locations Locations controller” CSA
group C gases ignite **Class I Group D **Class II **Class II monogram but no
at lower temperatures C&D ALSO EF&G E&F hazardous location
with additional Heater Wattage. with additional with additional marking.
thermostat/ with additional thermostat/ thermostat/ Additional thermistor/
thermistor plate detailing thermistor thermistor thermostat
warning plates heater voltage warning plates warning plates warning plates
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Speed control
The effective speed control of AC electric Basic inverters permit operation over a There are often good reasons to operate
motors has long been regarded as an typical speed range of 20:1. With increasing outside these parameters in which case
adaptable and economical means of cutting sophistication such as ‘vector’ control, eg please refer details to Brook Crompton to
costs and saving energy. A comprehensive field oriented control utilising closed loop confirm the motor frame size.
range of designs to meet individual needs feedback, the effective speed range can be
and applications is available. This embraces increased to 1000:1. Certification
the more traditional designs of tapped For applications using variable torque loads Blanket certificates have been obtained for
(Dahlander) winding, PAM winding, and dual such as fans and centrifugal pumps where inverter operation of our cast iron range of
winding as well as variable speed drives. the absorbed power is proportional to the EEx d or EEx de IIB or IIC motors as detailed.
cube of the speed, very little derating will be This allows for operation from any variable
Multi-speed - Pole change required. frequency source. These motors are fitted with
(Tapped or Dahlander) appropriate thermistors at the manufacturing
These have a single winding and two speeds For applications using constant torque loads, stage and it is a mandatory requirement of
in a ratio of 2:1. They can be supplied for the level of derating will depend on the speed certification that they are connected into a
constant torque or variable torque (fan or range required. control circuit (eg Thermot control as supplied
centrifugal pump) applications. by Crompton Controls Ltd) such that the motor
Inverter operation of motors in Zone 1, is isolated from its supply before the external
PAM (Pole Amplitude Modulation) Zone 2, Zone 21 or Zone 22 adds a further surface temperature reaches its T class. An
Similar to the above except that pole complication to a subject where additional requirement of the EECS/BASEEFA
variations can be 6/4 or 8/6 pole. Other considerable attention is required to safety. Certification is that under fault conditions the
variations such as 10/6 pole are also It is therefore essential to ensure correct Inverter should also be disconnected from the
available. motor selection and determine that mains supply. An X is added to the certificate
certification either exists or can be obtained. number and motor rating plates are marked
Dual wound Our preferred method is to use EEx d with details of output, speed, voltage range,
Motors have two separate windings and can motors for both Zone 1 and Zone 2. maximum current and clearly identified
be supplied for any two speed combinations. ‘Inverter rated’.
NB A combination of dual and pole change Our EEx e motors are not offered for
windings can give 3 or 4 speeds from one inverter operation. Derating
design. Derating is required in all cases to allow for
Frequency range additional losses caused by non-sinusoidal
Variable speed - Inverters The frequency range of EECS/BASEEFA output waveform of inverters and loss of
The development of inverter technology certified motors is specifically included in the cooling at low speeds.
enables standard or near-standard AC cage scope of each certificate. The range covered
induction motors to become variable speed for ES89 frames is 2-100Hz for Temperature Data required to determine motor size for
drive machines. The ratings of such motors Class T3 (T4 on application), frames A-EF90 use on inverters
must however take account of: to A-EF180 is 2-100Hz and for frames To select the correct motor inverter duty
W-EF200 to W-EF315 is 2-60Hz, Temperature establish:
● increased heating due to the harmonic Classes are T1 to T4 inclusive.
content of the inverter waveforms ● What Zone the application is in
● reduced cooling arising from motor Inverter operation of EEx nA motors is ● What enclosure or apparatus group – IIB
speed reduction possible, but is invariably much more costly or IIC is required for the application
● the power or torque requirements than the use of EEx d motors. This is due to ● What Temperature Class the application is
throughout the speed range the need for lengthy testing of the motor with in
● other limiting factors such as maximum its specific inverter at our works and the cost ● Will tripping of thermistors result in
motor speed, ambient temperature, involved in obtaining individual isolation of motor from its supply
altitude etc. EECS/BASEEFA certification. ● 2, 4, 6 or 8 pole
● Load type (variable or constant torque or
Correctly applied, the benefits of variable Inverter parameters constant kW)
speed motors include significant energy Total harmonic distortion 6.0% ● Speed range required
saving potential and process control ● Maximum absorbed power of the load
improvement. Peak voltage 1400V max referred to the base frequency or speed
Max dv/dt 5600V/microsec
Max carrier switching

frequency 15kHz
Max cable length 100m 17

Combustible dusts
Dust hazards the user to practice good housekeeping and Tests are carried out to ensure that motors
A surprisingly large number of dusts are ensure that this layer thickness is not will withstand a specified impact as stated in
capable of being ignited by external ignition exceeded. Examination at intervals not greater EN 50281.
sources and will continue to burn at than three months is required. This range of
atmospheric temperatures. They will, motors has a maximum surface temperature Some installations may be subjected to more
however, only spontaneously ignite above a of 125°C in an ambient of 40°C. Thermistors than one type of hazard. The presence of
certain temperature. The list of dusts are not mandatory but are recommended in combustible dusts may occur along with
includes natural products such as wood, all cases. gases, vapours etc. Under these
flour, cocoa, sugar, milk powder and tea, as circumstances it is possible to incorporate
well as various metals and chemicals ATEX approval has been obtained and certification covering both types of hazard.
including bronze, zinc, sulphur and toner. certification is compliant with EN 50281 The motor would carry a dual certification
The table on page 19 indicates the properties rating plate.
of combustible dusts. Marking of the motors will include the new
system required by ATEX which is detailed on The motor would be required to comply with
We have a complete range of motors to page 5. the more stringent of the two applicable
European standard EN 50281 for electrical hazard protection. E.g. a EEx e motor
equipment working in dust hazards. Cast iron The previous British standard for motors in certified for use in a Zone 1 (category 2) T3
is the standard material. This standard uses dust hazards was BS 6467 which used zones Z gas hazard and a Zone 21 (category 2) dust
Zone 20, 21 and 22 (Motors are not supplied and Y. There had also been German standard hazard. This motor would need to be IP6X
for Zone 20). VDE 0165 which referred to zones 10 and 11. enclosure protected, with an external surface
Both of these standards are superseded by temperature of 125°C, whilst its internal
These motors are not flameproof design but EN 50281. surfaces would be required to comply with
are TEFV with either IP6X or IP5X protection the temperature limits of T3 (200°C).
depending on the Zone and type of dust: Testing
Motor testing to determine IP category is The dual certification gas/vapour and dust
European standard motors (EN 50281)
carried out in a dust test chamber where concept can be applied to all ranges of
Dust hazard* Zone 21 Zone 22 French chalk/talcum powder, having a hazardous areas motors as detailed below.
Equipment category Category 2 Category 3 minimum particle size of 1 micron, is blown
Conductive dusts IP6X IP6X around the motor which is itself subjected to Zone 1 EEx d and dust Zone 21 – IP65
Non-conductive dusts IP6X IP5X a partial vacuum. Motors which are too large Zone 1 EEx e and dust Zone 21 – IP65
for the dust chamber are designed and Zone 2 EEx nA and dust Zone 21 – IP65
* Motors supplied by Brook Crompton are of manufactured in an identical manner to
enclosure classification IP65 or IP55. those which are type tested (cf EN 60529 cl I I 2 D T I 25° C BASOOATEX22O5X
The specification takes account of dust 11.2). Based on type tests, declaration of A.C. MOTOR
present in a cloud in normal operation and a conformity documents are issued.

0600
I 458
layer up to 5mm thick. Dust is therefore

excluded from the motor and only the external
HUDDERSFIELD UK
surface temperature of the motor is exposed
to the dust cloud or layer. It is necessary for I I 3 G EEx nA I I T3 BASOOATEX3119X
TYP
kW COS Ø
V
A
r/min
Hz PHASE DUTY
CLASS AMB °C RISE K
IA/IN MA/MN
DO NOT OPEN WHEN AN EXPLOSIVE DUST ATMOSPHERE IS PRESENT
DESIGN DIAG
IP 65 Wt kg D.E.
IC YR N.D.E.
P/No
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Properties of combustible dusts
Particle size distribution Ignition temperature

Dust <500µm <125µm <71µm <32µm <20µm Median of cloud of layer
Percentage by mass µm °C °C
Natural products
Wood, flour 55 23 65 490 340
Cork 83 19 7 42 470 300
Cellulose 75 31 45 520 410
Grain, mixed dust from filter 63 48 40 37 510 300
Cocoa/sugar, mixture of milkshake, most of oil removed 53 20 500 580 460
Milk powder, skimmed, spray dried 35 18 11 90 540 340
Soya meal 85 63 50 20 620 280
Starch, cornstarch 99 85 65 15 460 435
Tea, black, from dust separator 64 48 26 16 76 510 300
Sugar, milk 98 64 32 27 490 460
Caramel, dried 93 46 16 75 490 455
Organic products
Activated charcoal 86 56 29 660 400
Lignite 76 50 29 32 380 225
Bituminous coal medium-volatile 99 84 60 17 550 260
Phenolic resin 98 93 80 11 530 No glowing to 450°C
Synthetic rubber 66 46 18 9 80 450 240
Polyacrylonitrile 99 66 38 25 540 No glowing to 450°C
Polyethylene, low pressure 95 86 10 420 Melts
Polymethacrylate, from filter 90 70 48 21 550 Melts
Polyvinyl acetate, copolymerized 66 22 8 52 570 Melts
Polyvinyl chloride, from cyclone 41 35 98 700 No glowing to 450°C
Methyl cellulose 45 12 75 420 320
Paraformaldehyde 89 65 41 23 460 No glowing to 450°C
Calcium stearate 99 90 75 12 560 No glowing to 570°C
Detergent raw material, based on olefin sulphonate 60 28 105 390 No glowing to 590°C
Dye, phthalocyanine, blue 98 86 10 770 355
Metals
Aluminium, from extraction system 65 47 37 36 530 No glowing to 450°C
Bronze powder (gold bronze) 97 60 18 390 260
Sponge iron 88 74 65 12 470 390
Zinc dust, from separator 99 10 570 440
Inorganic products
Molybdenum disulphide 92 75 53 19 520 320
Sulphur 96 70 51 20 280 -
Soot from filter (lampbalck) 10 810 570
Sintering powder, from filter 46 66 37 20 44 520 380
Immersion polishing medium 600 580 340
Toner 98 10 470 No glowing to 450°C
Extracted from BS 6467: Part 2 1998 now superseded by EN 50281
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Paint treatments
Paint treatments The paint treatment specification is as Where the motor is to be left standing for
All Brook Crompton hazardous area motors follows: long periods of time in damp conditions or
are completed with a standard paint finish, subject to condensation forming
which can be used in total confidence in ● primer - frames, endshields and terminal atmospheres, it is recommended that anti-
many hostile environments. boxes/lids are dipped or sprayed with condensation heaters are fitted and
anticorrosive primer with a minimum energised to prevent condensation forming
However, there are certain industrial DFT (dry film thickness) of 15 microns in the motor enclosure. Motor controls
applications, which demand a stronger, ● top coat - completed motors are should be provided to activate the heaters,
more superior paint system to deal with sprayedwith a final coat with a minimum only when the motor is de-energised.
more rigorous environments. Alternative DFT thickness of 50 microns in colour
paint finishes, which all incorporate the RAL 5021 (Water Blue) The heater cables are terminated to a
brand name ‘Argus’, are Argus Super Seal, Finished motors will have a minimum DFT separate terminal block inside the motor
Argus Super Chem and Argus Monsoon. of 70 microns. terminal box normally with a single phase
supply to the heaters of 220-240 volts. 110
Standard specification volt heaters available on request.
All hazardous area motors are finished with
a standard paint treatment, which is suitable
for most industrial environments.
All motors have the following features as
standard:-
Argus Super Chem
The paint treatment specification is as Argus Super Chem offers a treatment
follows: suitable for operation in such arduous
conditions such as chemical and Argus Monsoon Tropical Treatment
● primer - frames, endshields and terminal petrochemical plants, pulp, salt laden, Motors operating in tropical climates are
boxes/lids are dipped or sprayed with dockside duty, sewage works and cooling invariably subjected to the hot, humid and
anticorrosive primer with a minimum towers. wet conditions which produce considerable
DFT (dry film thickness) of 15 microns amounts of condensation on internal
● top coat - completed motors are In addition to the paint treatment, each surfaces.
sprayed with a final coat with a motor has internal tropic proof treatment,
minimum DFT thickness of 50 microns metal cooling fan for IC411 cooling, In these areas, fluctuating temperatures can
in colour RAL 5021 (Water Blue) thermistor protection and enclosure vary between 25-40°C (76-105°F), with
Finished motors will have a minimum DFT protection to IP56 (higher degrees of relative humidity often reaching 100%.
of 70 microns. protection are available on request). Intermittent periods of tropical rainfall are
also part of the natural environment.
The three part paint treatment specification
is as follows: Condensation occurs when the surface
temperature of the motor is lower than the
● completed motors are grit blast to SA 2.5 dew-point temperature of the ambient air
microns and, if motors do not have special internal
Argus Super Seal ● primer – 50 microns epoxy zinc rich protec-tion, resulting corrosion can cause
Argus Super Seal is the ideal finish where ● intermediate – minimum 125 microns irreparable damage to stator windings and
‘wash down’ conditions are required such high build epoxy moving parts. In such conditions, motors
as the food and pharmaceutical industries, ● top coat – minimum 50 microns high are most at risk from deterioration when
and general wet temperature conditions build epoxy not in use – particularly when stored in
such as quarries etc. Finished motors will have a minimum DFT humid or un-ventilated areas.
of 225 microns.
The motors are designed to meet the For motors operating in such arduous
guidelines of the German VIK (Verband der Tropical protection conditions, Brook Crompton has developed
Industriellen Energie – und Kraftwirtschaft Standard motors will operate satisfactorily Argus Monsoon Tropical Treatment – an
e.V.), and many other major user in tropical environments. enhanced form of protection which ensures
specifications. that both internal and external surfaces are
Where ambient conditions are conducive to free from corrosive attack. This same
In addition to the paint treatment, each the formation of fungal growth, algae or treatment is also suitable for motors
motor has internal tropic proof treatment condensation, an extra tropic proof subjected to frequent deluge and heat/
and enclosure protection to IP56 (higher treatment is recommended as additional thermal cycling, as is often experienced in
degrees of protection available on request). protection. The use of drain holes to assist the petrochemical, paper, glass-making and
in the draining of any condensation is also textile industries.
recommended.
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Paint treatments/Fumex
During manufacture, the surfaces of ex- the standard required for offshore use by all from corrosion – but also of the special
ternal components are grit blasted to leading oil company operators. treatment given to all internal surfaces.
Swedish standard SA 2.5 and various parts
of the motor’s enclosure, including stator * BS5493: Code of Practice for protective The quality and effectiveness of the
frame, endshields, bearing caps and coating of iron and steel structures against treatment given to the stator windings
terminal box, are coated with etch primer. corrosion. ensured that insulation resistance, at the
end of the test period, was at least an order
All internal components of the motor are Testing of magnitude greater than the minimum
treated with a specially developed tropic To ensure that Brook Crompton Argus values which could normally be expected
proof varnish, which is carefully applied to Monsoon Tropical Treatment motors fully from a new motor working at 25°C.
ensure complete coverage to all surfaces. comply with various international
requirements (defined under IEC 68-2-28: Applications
Machined surfaces, which are particularly 1990 Environment Testing, Part 2.2 A substantial number of Brook Crompton
vulnerable, are treated with a rust inhibitive Guidance, Tests C and D Guidance for Argus Monsoon motors are currently
primer and a proprietary non-setting liquid damp heat tests) a number of samples were operating in extreme climatic conditions in
gasket material. exposed to independent accelerated testing a number of Middle and Far Eastern
procedures at the UK laboratories of a countries, providing cost-effective solutions
Following the standard impregnation of leading international testing organisation – to drive applications in a wide range of
stator windings with electrical varnish, the ERA Technology, Leatherhead, Surrey, chemical and process industries.
complete stator assembly, including England.
winding overhangs, wound pack end faces
and stator bore, are treated with tropic Under controlled conditions, carried out in
proof varnish. an environmental test chamber, motors
were subjected to temperatures between
As standard, all motors are supplied with 25°C and 65°C and much greater levels of
tapped holes in drive-end shafts, to condensation than would normally be
facilitate assembly, securing and removal of experienced in actual tropical climates.
fitments. Internal and external earth Fumex motors
terminals are provided to ensure maximum Rigorous tests were also carried out to Fan-powered ventilation systems –
safety and bearings with C3 diametrical accelerate the rate at which changes in the designed to remove heat and smoke during
clearances are fitted to ensure long life and condition of the motor would occur in ‘fire emergency’ situations – are being
optimum reliability in service. practice, but without radically changing the increasingly installed as potential life-savers
degradation mechanisms. Acceleration of in all kinds of commercial and industrial
Every motor has a stainless steel name these test conditions was achieved by buildings. Some of these systems serve the
plate for ease of identification, even after increasing the maximum rapid changes in dual purpose of providing effective air
lengthy periods of operation in hostile and temperature; maintaining high humidity and ventilation under normal conditions and
corrosive atmospheres. increasing the number of environmental smoke/heat extraction duty in the event of
cycles per day. The capability of the stator a fire, whilst others are installed specifically
All Argus Monsoon Tropical Treatment winding insulation to withstand these same as ‘fire emergency’ safety systems.
motors are covered by a 2-year guarantee. conditions was carefully monitored.
Fumex EEx d, EEx nA, EEx e or dust
ignition proof motors are suitable for
External paint system Tests were designed to increase and
installation on most types of extraction fan,
All treatments are well in excess of re- decrease temperature by 20°C per hour, ie
quirements for exterior, exposed, polluted twelve times the rate of change for including both axial flow and bifurcated
and coastal atmospheres for medium term category B2 – Wet Hot, experienced under systems.
(5-10 years), as specified in BS5493* 1977 the most extreme tropical conditions
Section 2, Part 3. described in UK defence standard Def Stan It must be noted that during the emergency
00-1/2. duty, the zone and temperature
Treatment is as follows: classification will be exceeded, therefore by
● Grit blast SA 2.5 The extent of any degradation was implications the certification becomes
● 50 microns J984 Epoxy zinc rich primer determined by measuring the winding invalidated.
coat insulation resistance during the test and by
● 250 microns L653 High build epoxy post-test inspection of all internal and
intermediate coat external surfaces of the motor.
● 50 microns M137 overcoatable Test results, received from ERA, in its
polyurethane finish coat Report 94-0421, proved the exceptional
Total thickness: DFT 350 microns quality, not only of the motor’s external
The final high quality paint system meets paint system – which remained totally free
21
General specification applicable to all motors
Mounting Mounting
Horizontal shaft arrangements Vertical shaft arrangements
B3 IM 1001 V1 IM 3011
Foot mounted Flange at DE

Shaft down
No feet
B5 IM 3001 V3 IM 3031
Flange at DE Flange at DE
No feet Shaft up
No feet
B6 IM 1051 V5 IM 1011
Foot wall mounted with Vertical foot

feet on left-hand side Wall mounted
when viewed from DE Shaft down
B7 IM 1061 V6 IM 1031
Foot wall mounted with Vertical foot

feet on right-hand side Wall mounted
when viewed from DE Shaft up
B8 IM 1071 V18 IM 3611
Ceiling mounted with Face at DE

feet above motor Shaft down
No feet
B14 IM 3601 V19 IM 3631
Face at DE Face at DE
No feet Shaft up
No feet
B17 IM 2302 or IM 2202 V22 IM 3811
2‘C’ or ‘D’ type flanges Skirt mounting

Foot mounted Shaft down
No feet
22 Combinations of the above and customer specials are possible e.g. B3/B5, B9 (IM9101) etc.
Enclosure description
Brief description
1st numeral 2nd numeral
Protection against solid objects Protection against liquids
5 Protection against the harmful ingress of dust 5 Motor enclosure protected against the harmful ingress of water, when
water is sprayed against the motor enclosure (12.5L/min @ 0.3 bar)
6 Dust tight. No ingress of dust 6 Motor enclosure protected against the harmful ingress of water, when
water jets or heavy seas are directed against the motor enclosure
(100L/min @ 1.0 bar)
7 N/A 7 Protected against the effect of immersion for a minimum of 30 minutes,
with the lowest part of the motor at depth of 1 metre
†
8 N/A 8 Protected against the effects of submersion for a minimum
of 24 hours at a depth of 7 metres
†- not specified in EN 60034
Enclosure may be necessary in order to maintain its

Cooling arrangements
All motors are totally enclosed with a operating temperature (Class B or Class F).
minimum ingress protection of IP55. Higher The factors detailed in the tables opposite, Code Arrangement
IP protection can be supplied as detailed in should be used for derating.
IC411 Totally Enclosed Fan Ventilated (TEFV)
the table above.
motor cooled by an externally mounted fan
For EEx e motors, please refer full application
IC410 Totally Enclosed Non Ventilated (TENV)
Motor cooling details to Brook Crompton.
self cooling, no externally mounted fan
Motors are cooled in accordance with
IC418 Totally Enclosed Air Over Motor (TEAOM)
IEC 60034-6. The normal arrangement is The actual performance figures, of a derated
motor cooled by the airstream
IC411 (Totally Enclosed Fan Ventilated) via a standard motor, will differ from those
fan mounted at the non-drive end. Methods published. The larger the derating, the
of cooling are detailed in the table opposite. further the motor performance will be from
the optimum.
Insulation and thermal rating Derating for high ambient temperature
Standard motors will operate satisfactorily In many circumstances (and for all EEx e) it
Ambient temperature 45°C 50°C 55°C
in an ambient temperature range of –20°C to is recommended that a motor is wound for
Class B temperature limits 96% 93% 87%
+40°C (Class B temperature rise) and at the specific derated output. When the above
Class F temperature limits 100% 100% 100%
altitudes up to 1000 metres above sea level. factors are used, the actual performance
figures will differ from those published.
The use of a UL approved class F insulation Please refer to Brook Crompton.
system with only Class B temperature rise
(80°C) ensures an exceptional margin of Duty cycle Derating for altitude
safety and longer life even in abnormal All Ex motors are suitable for SI Duty as
Altitude 2000m 3000m 4000m
operating conditions. described in IEC 60034-1. For duties other
Class B temperature limits 94% 85% 75%
than SI, EEx d motors should be specified.
Class F temperature limits 100% 100% 95%
Class F insulation system material includes
‘Nomex’ meta-aramid paper and ‘Mylar’ Electrical characteristics
polyester film (Nomex and Mylar are Voltage
registered trademarks of Du Pont.) Ex motors are manufactured to the
requirements of IEC 60034-1. In January 1995 Timetable relativity to European & British voltage changes
High ambient temperatures and high the first steps to a harmonised ‘Eurovoltage’
Date Location Voltage (V) Comments
altitudes of 400V ±10%, target date 2003, were taken.
Pre 1995 Mainland Europe 380 ± 5% –
Ratings listed in associate catalogues apply The current situation is detailed in Table 23.
1.1.95 Mainland Europe 400 +6/-10% –
to standard motors operating in ambient
2003 Mainland Europe 400 ± 10% –
temperatures not exceeding 40°C and All ‘W’ motors are wound for the
Pre 1995 UK 415 + 6% –
altitudes up to 1000m above sea level. ‘Eurovoltage’. Motors up to and including
1.1.95 UK 400 + 10/-6% No real change to
3kW are normally supplied 230/400V, 4kW
supply voltage range
When operating EEx d/de, EEx nA or dust and above supplied 400V and are suitable
2003 UK 400 ± 10% –
ignition proof motors, in higher ambient for ±10% tolerance in line with the post
temperatures or at higher altitudes, derating 2003 Voltage Harmonisation requirements. 23
General specification applicable to all motors
Protection devices
To protect motor windings against a variety Effectiveness of various types of protection device
of operational malfunctions, motors and Application problem Control gear Embedded in motor windings
associated control gear can be fitted with Thermal Magnetic Thermostats Thermistors
overload overload
protection devices. Thermistors are fitted as
standard on frame sizes 200 to 355. Based on Sustained overload G G G G
substantial practical experience, the table
opposite is designed to help with selection. Excessive or incorrect duty cycle A A A G
Thermistors
Thermistors to IEC 60034-1, DIN Prolonged reduced or over voltage
A A G G
or incorrect frequency
44081/440823 are temperature-dependant,
semiconductor devices embedded in the
Excessive ambient temperature in
motor windings. They are selected to protect motor location P P G G
the motor windings from damage and
internal/external surface temperatures do not
Restricted or impaired ventilation P P G G
exceed those permitted by the appropriate
standard.
Single phasing P P A G
Thermostats or thermal switches
These are bi-metallic devices embedded in Stalled or locked rotor G G A G
the motor windings. They have non-
adjustable temperature switching point and Key:
G – good, A – acceptable: P – poor/little or no protection
are rated at 250 VAC (max), 1.6A, Cos Ø 0.6.
Shafts Standard bearing sizes, replacement/re-

lubrication intervals are detailed in the Bearings and grease arrangements
Shafts are produced from:
● 460/540MN/m2 tensile steel for frames 63 appropriate catalogues for EEx d, EEx e, Frame size Standard Regreasing facility
EEx nA and dust hazard motors. arrangement
to 180
● 550MN/m2 tensile steel for frames 200 to 63 to 90 Greased for life Not available
Tests
355 100 to 180 Greased for life Lubrication Points
Every motor is tested in the course of
200 to 355 Lubrication points –
manufacture and in accordance with
Drive end shafts are provided with a tapped
IEC 60034-1 before despatch.
hole to DIN 332 Form D and a closed profile
Balance
keyway as standard. Noise levels
Listed noise levels are mean sound pressure Frame size Standard Reduced Special
Vibration
levels, measured at 1 metre on no-load, with a 63 to 180 Std Alt Alt
All motors are dynamically balanced, to ISO
sinusoidal supply and are subject to an 200 to 355 N/A Std Alt
2373 (BS4999 Part 142) with key convention
upward tolerance of 3dB.
to IEC 60034-14 ie half key. For grades of Std - standard Alt - alternative
balance available, see table opposite. Rating plate
All motors are fitted with a stainless steel
Bearings and grease rating and certification plate to ensure easy
arrangements identification even after long periods of
Bearings are pre-packed with Lithium complex operation in corrosive atmospheres.
based grease (or equivalent). This has a
temperature range of –20°C to +140°C.
Alternative makes, types and temperature

ranges of greases can be supplied on request.
Lubrication arrangements are detailed in the
table opposite.
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Spare parts, installation and maintenance

Typical Zone 1 EEx d motor
36 35
40
38 37 34
39 29
41 32 28
30
33
31 27
26
42
25
4
1
3
6
24
5 2
7 23
22
8
21
20
9
15
18
16 19
10
14 17
12
13
11
Ref Part description Ref Part description Ref Part description
1 Stator frame 15 Non-drive end inner bearing cap 29 External fan circlip
2 Drive end inner bearing cap 16 Non-drive end bearing 30 Non-drive end grease nipple extension
3 Drive end bearing 17 Non-drive end bearing wave washer 31 Non-drive end grease nipple
4 Drive end bearing circlip 18 Non-drive end endshield 32 Lifting lug
5 Drive end grease nipple 19 Non-drive end endshield grease plug 33 Lifting lug fixing screw
6 Drive end endshield 20 Non-drive end endshield fixing screws 34 Lifting lug fixing nut
7 Drive end endshield fixing screws 21 Non-drive end endshield plug 35 External earth stud
8 Drive end endshield plug 22 Non-drive end bearing cap screws 36 Gland plate fixing screw
9 Drive end bearing cap fixing screws 23 External fan key 37 Gland plate
10 Drive end oilseal 24 External fan 38 Terminal box lid
11 Drive end endshield grease plug 25 Fan cover fixing flat washer 39 Terminal box lid fixing screw
12 Stator foot fixing nut 26 Fan cover fixing shakeproof washer 40 Terminal box
13 Stator foot fixing screws 27 Fan cover fixing screw 41 Terminal plate fixing screw
14 Stator foot 28 Fan cover 42 Terminal plate c/w terminals
Warning
All motors are supplied with safety and
installation and maintenance instructions. This
should be read carefully immediately on
receipt of the motor.
It should be passed on with the motor to the

end-user.
Fully detailed Spare Parts, Installation and

Maintenance leaflets are available on request.
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Spare parts, installation and maintenance
The certificate issued with the Bearings Fitting pinions, pulleys and couplings
motor may contain special conditions of Ball and roller bearings are despatched These should be bored to our standard
use. We strongly recommend that the from the works fully charged with grease. limits (details supplied on request) and
certificate for the motor being installed is Shielded bearings have sufficient grease for fitted on the shaft with a screwing motion.
carefully studied before any installation an operating life of at least two years in On no account should they be driven on.
work is started. normal ambient temperatures, providing Attention must be paid to correct guarding
there is little or no grease leakage. of all moving parts.
Installation On motors with re-lubrication facilities,
Electrical connection
Location replenish with a lithium based grease but
Electrical installation must be carried out
Motors must be installed with adequate take care to avoid overfilling the bearing
in accordance with current regulations.
access for routine maintenance. A housings. It should be noted that
minimum of 0.75m of working space overgreasing presents a far greater hazard The connection diagram is shown on the
around the motor is recommended. to trouble-free service than undergreasing leaflet enclosed in the motor terminal box
Adequate space around the motor, but careful attention is nevertheless or the diagram inside the terminal box lid.
particularly at the fan inlet (50mm), is also required. Bearings without re-lubrication The cables used should be capable of
necessary to facilitate airflow. facilities will eventually need replacing. carrying the full load current of the motor
(see motor rating-plate) without overheating
Where several motors are installed in close Re-lubrication
or undue voltage drop.
proximity, care must be taken to ensure that Recommended re-lubrication intervals are
there is no recirculation of exhausted warm detailed available on request.
air. Foundations must be solid, rigid and
level. Warning
Tapping of fitments onto the motor shaft,
with a hammer or mallet, causes bearing
damage. This results in an increase in
bearing noise and a significant reduction in
bearing life.
U1
Single voltage U Dual voltage V1
(eg 400 volts) Delta/star (eg 230/400 W1
volts or 400/690 volts)
Internally star connected V connected
W
W2
Connect supply to U, V, W V2
U2
Low voltage
Link W2 to U1; U2 to V1; V2 to W1
Connect supply to U1, V1, W1
High voltage
Link W2 to U2 to V2
Connect supply to U1, V1, W1
U1
Single voltage (eg 400 Single voltage star V1
volts) delta W1
U
Internally delta connected (eg 400 volts) star-delta
connected. Star-delta
starting on low voltage
for 400/690 volts
V W2
V2
U2
Connect all 6 leads

(U1, V1, W1, U2, V2, W2)
W
to star-delta starter
Connect supply to U, V, W
26
Repair of Ex certified motors
The enacting of the Health and Safety at The course also applies the engineering Repair workshops
Work Act focused attention on the principles of the BEAMA/AEMT (and IEC) As detailed in the repair of Ex certified
responsibility of all parties, manufacturers, Code of Practice, however some practices motors, the repair and maintenance of Brook
users and repairers on the repair of certified are a reconciliation of divergent views and Crompton hazardous area motors should
atmosphere equipment. are contrary to our recommendations for only be undertaken by repair establishments
repair. We do not therefore give specific equipped to handle these types of motor.
In 1978 the first authoritative publication, the training for ‘Repair to the standard’, we Brook Crompton has a large number of
‘BEAMA/AEMT Code of Practice for the strongly recommend that repairs should be world-wide approved repair establishments
Repair and Overhaul of Electrical Apparatus’ carried out to the original certification using to undertake the maintenance and repair of
for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres authorised replacement parts where Brook Crompton hazardous area motors.
was issued. The drafting committee, necessary. Details of particular agents are available from
comprised of leading representatives from Brook Crompton.
the principal UK manufacturers, repairers
and users. This code has now been accepted Flameproof FLP, EEx d, EEx de, Ex d, MEx, FLP Videos
Increased Safety EEx e, Ex e
as sound authoritative practice and Non-Sparking Ex N, Ex nA, EEx nA Brook Crompton has produced a set of three
Dust Ignition Proof
introduced with little change by Spares for our above motor ranges are quoted/supplied on the training videos covering the theory, design
understanding that the subsequent validity or certification of
the International Electrotechnical any repair* work and/or fitting of spares or replacement parts,
rests with the user or repair establishment.
and construction and repair of electric
Commission in 1993 as Standard The repair establishment must be one where either:
A. Personnel have attended our Hazardous Atmosphere Motor
motors for use in hazardous areas, available
Repair course AND the repair establishment is considered
IEC 60079-19 suitably equipped for this class of work, and accredited by from the marketing department at Brook
Brook Crompton.
B. Personnel have attended the AEMT course ‘Repair and
Overhaul of Ex Electrical Apparatus’ AND are in possession
Crompton or visit our website at
of our Hazardous Atmosphere Repair Manual.
To date the adoption of these Codes of OR www.brookcrompton.com
C. The repairer meets the requirements of the
Practice are in no way mandatory nor is BEAMA/AEMT Code or IEC60079-19 and has an
approved quality assurance system, e.g. ISO 9002
there any direct legal requirement therefore Where a motor has been originally repaired as indicated by
symbols , or in accordance with code or IEC60079-19*,
to comply with them, but they could details of the repair shall be obtained from the user before
proceeding with repair.
conceivably be called up as a reference work *See AEMT/BEAMA Publication 300, Code of Practice For Repair
and Overhaul of Ex Electrical Apparatus, or IEC79-19.
to good established practice in any litigation
Training Videos
process. As a measure of their standing, the A set of three videos covering the theory, design and
construction, repair of electric motors for use in hazardous areas
is available from the above address.
IEC standard No 79-19 has received
recognition by the Health and Safety
Executive who called it up as repair practice
Brook Crompton
in their licensing scheme. The careful study St Thomas’ Road Huddersfield HD1 3LJ England
Tel: +44 (0)1484 557200
of these documents is therefore essential to Fax: +44 (0)1484 530940
all engaged in the management of repair and Course participants will receive a detailed
overhaul of this class of equipment. manual and on satisfactory completion of the
course, attendees are presented with a
Brook Crompton introduced an intensive Certificate of Training. This in conjunction
training course on the repair of this class of with the repair workshop facility meeting our
machine in 1978. Over 1000 attendees have required standard assessed by inspection,
participated in the course from over 250 gives the repairer accredited status for the
repair and user establishments. repair and overhaul of Brook Crompton
motors.
The Brook Crompton training course is
structured to meet the training requirements Full details of the Brook Crompton repair
for repairers detailed in Section 4 of the course can be obtained from the marketing
BEAMA/AEMT Code, and also gives department at Brook Crompton or visit our
specialist knowledge of our hazardous area website at www.brookcrompton.com
products and procedures, including
recognition and use of authorised spares. To
further emphasise the importance of using
correct spares and their fitting by trained
repairers, the sample label is attached to all
spares for use on hazardous area motors.
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Every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information
contained in this publication, but, due to a policy of continuous
development and improvement the right is reserved to supply products
which may differ slightly from those illustrated and described in this
publication
Brook Crompton
St Thomas’ Road Huddersfield
West Yorkshire HD1 3LJ UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1484 557200
Fax: +44 (0) 1484 557201 Printed in England
E-mail: csc@brookcrompton.com njh065/LF/E/05/02 2203E issue 1
Internet: www.brookcrompton.com © Copyright 2002. Brook Crompton. All rights reserved.

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European Directives ABBV Ref Nos Items covered

73/23/EEC Electrical equipment

Compliant with European Directives

Equipment group Temperature class Maximum surface

Notified body (test house), T4 135°C

identification number E - European certification T5 100°C

(0600 = EECS/BASEEFA) T6 85°C

0600 II 2 G EEx de IIC T4

Note re numerals G = Gas OR D = Dust Flameproof symbol Typical gas

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Dust are marked differently, eg:

Standards, directives and approval authorities

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EEx de EN 50014 EN 50014 IEC 60079-0

EEx e EN 50014 EN 50014 IEC 60079-0

EEx nA EN 50014 EN 50014

EN 50281 - 1-1 EN 50281 - 1-1

standard motor complies optional

IEC standard 60079 Mines Canadian

Classifying Service Ambient Permissible Key special requirements

Licence and mark Documentation EC Type examination Certificate – EEx e

The licence is issued for a period of three

Comparison of types d, e and nA methods of protection

Properties of some gases, vapours and liquids*

acetaldehyde 140 T4 IIA ethanolamine - - IIA

Flameproof motor termination and cabling arrangements

HA/1 HA/4 HA/5

HA/6 HA/7 HA/8

HA/9 HA/10 HA/12

Flameproof motor termination and cabling arrangements

Frame sizes 90-180 Frame sizes 90-315

Chart Description Chart Description

HA/5 Gland plate with single or double threaded entry to take

HA/7 Gland plate with three threaded entries to take certified

HA/81 Sealing chamber with single or double entry screwed gland

HA/9 Threaded adaptor box for cable between motor terminals

HA/10 CMP or Hawke G470/C adaptor. One or two entries direct to

HA/11 Barrier gland for cable or Kopex stopper (barrier) cable

Conduit adaptor box for loose leads (via seamless conduit)

SG Iron extension piece, 150mm or 200mm long, fitted in

HA arrangements available for flameproof motors

Flameproof motor Chart reference

NA = not applicable OA = on application * = not for conduit

HA/11 Barrier gland

Termination Flexible conduit

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